NHTSA Recall 00V346000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V346000; Date: Oct. 30, 2000
If microprocessor "latch-up" occurs, the customer will not be able to operate the system in both the lower and high-speed modes required by the standard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Buick Park Avenue; 2001 Buick Park Avenue
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 35,302
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems. " these vehicles have a wiper system microprocessor that is susceptible to voltage transients, which can cause a "latch-up" condition in the system controller.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began January 5, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 5, 2001
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